Introducing The Choice Wine

Integrating the latest findings from modern science with the timeless teaching of the faith and the wisdom of the saints, The Choice Wine: 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage places authentic marital happiness within every couple’s reach. By opening to couples the interior life of the Holy Family at Nazareth, The Choice Wine helps couples to experience a foretaste of Paradise, in their marriage and family.

Journey of a Lifetime!

The Choice Wine introduces couples to the 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage. When intentionally lived throughout their marriage, these simple yet powerful steps have the ability to transform a couple’s marriage and family!

The Seven Steps

1. Honor your wedding Vows2. Use money for others3. Give God some of your time4. Set your mind on the things above5. Find God in yourself6. Find God in other people7. Make it easy to be good and hard to be bad

Program Structure

The Choice Wine: 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage is a 9 session, interactive, multi-media experience. Couples may experience it by themselves at home, or with other couples either in a Home Group or at their church. While the timing of the sessions can be flexible, it is recommended to run consecutive weeks with as few breaks as possible. A retreat version is available to accommodate the need for a weekend timeframe.

Starting a new The Choice Wine group is easy. Begin by selecting how you would like to experience The Choice Wine.

At my Parish

In a Home Group

Just my Spouse and I

Parish Version

Starting a Parish Program

Hosting The Choice Wine at a parish is a popular and effective option. The process for providing a successful Choice Wine experience is proven and documented. Paradisus Dei provides full-time program coordinators to walk with your parish every step of the way.

The startup process includes:

Contact Paradisus Dei’s program coordination team: 281-974-3541

Obtain Pastor approval

Form a Core Team

Complete Core Team training (provided)

Order the program materials

Run the promotional program

LAUNCH The Choice Wine

Watch couples and families become transformed!

"I do a lot of science, and science and religion don’t have to be mutually exclusive, they both seek the truth. So I liked seeing that. " - CARL GIFFIN

Home Group

One of the best ways to experience The Choice Wine is with a small group of couples, who can form a small community of friendship and support for each other.

To start a Home Group, the host couple…

Orders the Home Group Kit

Invites other couples to attend

Confirms meeting dates with participating couples

Start the program, following the directions in the kit

"I hope that other couples get to have the same experience that we had growing together in this program." - EVE GIFFIN

Couples Version

The Couple’s Version is a self-contained kit containing everything you and your spouse need to experience The Choice Wine together in the comfort of your own home. Simply follow the instructions in the kit.

“You have to do it. You absolutely have to do it. For your marriage, for your family. It’s our vocation as husband and wife to make sure we see each other to heaven, that we see our children to heaven. It’s a must.” –Scott Harrington

Parish Version

For parishes or couples who want the broader church community to experience The Choice Wine. Program materials are FREE to parishes. Optional participant and promotional materials are available at a nominal cost. These products are used in conjunction with a proven implementation plan, with the support of Paradisus Dei’s Program Coordination team.

Materials include:

Host Parish Packet

Core Team Manual

Training DVD

Written Materials CD

Program Materials

1 series DVD set, containing the 9 sessions

1 copy of the Couple’s Guide

1 copy of The Choice Wine book

Participant Materials (optional)

Couple’s Guide

The Choice Wine book

Promotional Materials (optional)

Bulletin Inserts

Trifold Brochures

Registration Cards

Posters

Pop-Up Banners

Outdoor Banners

Home Group Kit

For couples who want to experience The Choice Wine in a small group setting with other couples. The kit supports 6 couples. Additional items may be ordered individually if needed. It includes:

What is The Choice Wine?

The Choice Wine is a marriage ministry that introduces couples to the 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage. Content is organized into 9 engaging sessions. Couples can experience The Choice Wine at a parish, in a home with other couples, or in their own home by themselves. One session per week for nine weeks is the most common approach. Some groups offer sessions monthly. A weekend retreat format is available as well.

What does a session look like?

Weekly Home Group or Parish sessions typically follow this 120-minute structure:

Food and Fellowship: first 30 minutes.
Couples gather, enjoy food and conversation, and get to know each other.

Program Presentation: the next 60 minutes.
Everyone watches that week’s session, typically focusing on one of the 7 Steps.

Small Group Discussions: the last 30 minutes.
Couples gather into small groups to discuss the session content and how it applies to their lives.

How much does it cost?

Optional Materials: The Couple’s Guide and The Choice Wine book are optional and available for purchase. For large quantity purchases of these items, call 281-974-3541.

Promotional Materials: Optional promotional items to help parishes recruit couples to attend are available for a nominal fee.

Facilities and Food: Typically there is no cost to using parish meeting space or a home for Home Groups. Food is paid for through participant contributions. It is up to each group to decide the best method of collection. Some charge a registration fee, others leave out a basket for a freewill offering.

How can I find a The Choice Wine group near me?

Simply visit the Find a Group page and enter your information. In the results, you can choose the group that you prefer and contact them directly with your interest. If there are no groups near you, contact Paradisus Dei at 281-974-3541 to see if any will be starting soon.